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Recent News About Field Museum
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Field Museum announces Africa Hall renovations with focus on culture and community input
Renovations are underway at the Field Museum’s Africa Hall, with a reopening scheduled for 2028.
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Field Museum scientist Thorsten Lumbsch joins Royal Academy of Sciences for work on lichens
Thorsten Lumbsch, Vice President of Science at the Field Museum, has been appointed to the academic staff of the Royal Academy of Sciences (RAC).
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Study links rodent thumbnail evolution to global ecological success
Scientists have long observed that some rodents, such as squirrels, have thumbnails instead of claws on their thumbs.
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Field Museum launches new exhibit exploring life after dinosaur extinction
The Field Museum has announced a new temporary exhibition, "After the Age of Dinosaurs," which aims to shed light on the period following the extinction of dinosaurs and before the Ice Age.
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Chicago rodents adapt to urban life as study reveals evolutionary changes
The Field Museum in Chicago has conducted a study on how urbanization is influencing local wildlife, specifically focusing on rodents.
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Peru establishes new conservation area protecting rare wildlife
The establishment of the Medio Putumayo-Algodón Regional Conservation Area in Peru marks a significant step in preserving a vast tract of the Amazon rainforest.
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Field Museum opens 'Reptiles Alive!' showcasing reptilian diversity
Opening on June 20, 2025, the new exhibition titled "Reptiles Alive!
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Field Museum unveils exhibit featuring ecologist Lesley de Souza
The Field Museum's new exhibition, "The Changing Face of Science," features conservation ecologist Lesley de Souza and her work on freshwater ecosystems.
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New archaeological study uncovers nuanced history of wealth inequality across civilizations
Archaeologists have undertaken a comprehensive analysis of over 50,000 ancient houses across six continents to study historical patterns of inequality.
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Snake scientist's multifaceted life showcased in new exhibition
Pink and black walls frame an exhibition detailing the diverse life of a snake scientist.
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Prehistoric people shared technology and ideas over long distances, study finds
Researchers from the Field Museum's Negaunee Integrative Research Center have unveiled new insights into the lives of prehistoric people in South Africa based on artifacts excavated from caves in the region.
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Study examines evolutionary changes when birds lose ability to fly
In a recent study published in the journal Evolution, researchers have explored the evolutionary changes that occur when birds lose their ability to fly.
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Field Museum hosts 'Africa Fashion' showcasing diverse designs
Africa Fashion, a new exhibition at the Field Museum, highlights the global influence of Africa's vibrant fashion scene.
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Field Museum digitizes over 250K items with help from community scientists
The Field Museum in Chicago has achieved a significant milestone by digitizing over 250,000 items and records from its vast collection of nearly forty million specimens.
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Fossil find reveals oldest saber-toothed animal predating dinosaurs
The discovery of a fossil therapsid, potentially the oldest of its kind, has been announced by scientists in a new paper published in Nature Communications.
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Scientific team completes comprehensive survey in Guyana's remote rainforest
A team of scientists has concluded a month-long survey in the northern Amazon, marking the most extensive study of Guyana's rainforest to date.
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Field Museum explores feline history in new 'Cats: Predators to Pets' exhibit
The Field Museum is set to unveil a new exhibition titled "Cats: Predators to Pets," which will explore the fascinating world of felines.
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Field Museum announces cat photo contest for new exhibition
The Field Museum has announced a new photo contest in conjunction with its exhibition, "Cats: Predators to Pets."
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Field Museum unveils new findings from CT scans on ancient Egyptian mummies
New research conducted at the Field Museum is providing scientists with fresh insights into ancient Egyptian mortuary practices and the lives of individuals who lived over 3,000 years ago.
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Vandals damage Black Hawk statue in support of ‘Zhigaagoong’
A statue of a Native American chief in front of the United Center was recently defaced in a move aimed at restoring land on Chicago’s South Side to indigenous people.